As the world responds to an unprecedented crisis unfolding from the COVID-19 pandemic, people locked up in U.S. immigration detention are at heightened risk of the deadly disease. Children and parents who came here seeking safety from violence and persecution were instead thrown behind bars, often in crowded conditions with inadequate hygiene and negligent medical care.

Today we are urging the governors of California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Texas, and Washington State to join us in demanding ICE release immigrant children, families, and asylum seekers in detention immediately.

Take action and sign this letter to governors to make sure every child is released from detention and reunited with their loved ones --->

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Dear Governor Newsom of California, Murphy of New Jersey, Wolf of Pennsylvania, Edwards of Louisiana, Abbott of Texas, and Inslee of Washington State:

We urge you to take action to demand that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) release immigrants and asylum-seekers in detention centers immediately. Every child deserves to be with their family and loved ones to be cared for no matter their nationality or the color of their skin.

Now is the time for us to unite across our differences and make policy choices that help every-day people -- not the richest 1% and a handful of corporations. As individuals, we can wash our hands, avoid unnecessary travel and check in on our friends and neighbors. As a united force, we can demand our local, state and national governments do everything possible to protect everyone’s health, especially the wellbeing of children and vulnerable communities. As governor, you are able to use your public health authority to demand that ICE releases immigrant children and families from detention centers for them to reunite with their loved ones and community members who will be able to take care of them. [1]

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